Mindy Zimmerman holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Music Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha where she studied cello under Dr. David Low. She has been the Director of Orchestras at South High School for over twenty-three years where the orchestra program has grown from one performing class to four. In that time, she has also expanded the Music Theory program to include Honors and Advanced Placement classes. This year, she launched an innovative mentorship program that trains high school orchestra students how to give 30-minute instrumental lessons based on best teaching practices to elementary and middle school mentees free of charge.
As a clinician and adjudicator, Mindy has worked with the Music for All Honors Orchestra of America, Nebraska Music Educators All-State Orchestra, Omaha Music Teachers Association, Millard Public Schools, Lincoln Public Schools, and UNO String Olympics. In November 2024, she was elected as Apprentice to the Nebraska Music Educators Director of Orchestra Affairs and will take over the position in January 2026.
As a cellist, Mindy has performed for Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Michael Bublé, Billy McGuigan, The Omaha Community Playhouse, The Rose Theater, Chanticleer Theater, Bellevue Little Theater, PART, Heartland Philharmonic Orchestra, Ralston Community Theatre, and is principal cellist and owner of the Metropolitan String Quartet.
Kudos and congrats on all of your successes Mindy!
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